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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.

Fair and Breezy

60°F

16°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed W 24 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jan 8:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 36. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 29. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 23. East wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 36. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 29. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 23. East wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.92°N 104.84°W (Elev. 7779 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 pm MST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm MST Jan 15, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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